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Python Python Basics (2015) Letter Game App Random Item

ayesha mirza
ayesha mirza
1,674 Points
Posted by ayesha mirza
ayesha mirza
1,674 Points

random problem

which way to proceed for this one?

item.py 
import random

words = [
    'a'
    'b'
    'c'
    'd'
    'e'
]

def random_item():
    num = random.randint(1,len(words))

1 Answer

Matthew Porter
Matthew Porter
3,892 Points
Matthew Porter
Matthew Porter
3,892 Points

My first step would be putting commas into the list. Beside that youll need to be more specific as to what you are trying to accomplish.